Following Pope Francis' death in April, people around the world wagered most often on two cardinals to become the next leader of the Catholic Church.

In a handful of hours, the conclave to elect the next pope after the death of Francis will begin. Here we explore the history ...

Catholic teenagers reclaim the figure of the Argentine and await a new Pontiff with whom they also "connect". "Many young ...

As Catholic cardinals meet to choose a new pope, they will face a big question: Is it time, after three consecutive ...

Thanks largely to the United States' unique civil justice system and robust free press, bishops here have been forced to ...

Pietro Parolin, longtime Vatican diplomat and Secretary of State, emerges as a leading papal candidate known for pragmatism ...

Francis-era reforms that saw a diverse group of cardinals join the mix make his successor nearly impossible to call.

Catholic cardinals from around the world will convene in conclave on May 7 to elect their new Pope. Who could be the top possible candidates to lead the 1.4 billion faithful, according to experts?

Cardinal Parolin reclaims favorite status at 9/4 in papal race, overtaking Tagle (3/1) as cardinals prepare for May 7 ...

Italian cardinal Pietro Parolin and Filipino cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, cannot be trusted to protect children from abuse, ...